Common
name: "Rikki"
Latin name: Dracaena deremenis 'Rikki'
Native
to: Sport
Growth habit: An upright, airy bush with graceful
weeping foliage usually not over 48" in height or width.
Flowers: Yes when chilled.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for mealy
bug.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Dracaena Rikki
Cultural
information: Dracaena 'Rikki' is a fairly new
introduction to the plant industry. A sport of Dracaena deremensis...
this plant was found in the cutting fields of South America. 'Rikki'
offers a colorful twist to the Dracaena family... most of which
are shades of green.
To maintain the creamy yellow-green color of the foliage...
place your plant bright filtered light. If your plant starts to
turn solid green, move it to a higher light location. Check your
plant for water weekly, allowing the soil on the surface to dry
down about two inches. Dracaena's don't require much fertilizer
when kept indoors. Feed your plant once a year in the spring. 'Rikki'
is available in a full range of container sizes from small starter
plants in 6" pots to 4' plus specimen plants.
